Zambia : Former Intelligence Chief Xavier Chungu Charged with 11 Offences Over Alleged Disclosure of State Secrets

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: June 3, 2026Country: Zambia

Crime & Law

Xavier Chungu, former intelligence chief of Zambia, has been charged with 11 offences for allegedly disclosing state secrets. The specific charges against him were not detailed in the article. This legal case is drawing attention in Zambia.

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